Purpose: To write a professional memo on a given topic.

Length: 500 words

Directions: Write a memo for one of the scenarios listed below. You will need to think of the name of a company you might be working for in a few years. You are a mid-level manager, teacher, or administrator. Try to pick a prompt that relates to your future goals. 

Your Purpose: The purpose of this memo is to ask permission to take professional leave for a certain reason. The reasons will vary according to the prompt that you choose.

Your Readers: The primary reader will be your direct supervisor who will be accepting or rejecting your request.

Context of Use: This memo will be delivered via inter-office mail or attached to an email. You can decide.

The Form: You must use a memo template that you created in Word with your company logo. How to create this document is explained in this module.

You need to write a memo to your supervisor stating you will be out of town two days next week and three days the following week for one of the following reasons:

1. to inspect some complaints that your company has received
2. to look at a new shop location, 250 miles away, for a branch your company is thinking about opening
3. to attend a conference or in-service training that will help you in your job
4. to make customer courtesy calls on patrons 300+ miles away from your company